Daytona International Speedway is embarking on a major redevelopment project to upgrade NASCAR’s most famous racetrack.
International Speedway Corp., Daytona’s parent company, has filed a Planned Master Development application with the City of Daytona Beach and hired an architect to work on the project.
Daytona International Speedway hosted its first NASCAR event in 1959. (AP Photo)
The six- to eight-month process could include a complete overhaul of the frontstretch grandstands, new seats and suites, new entry points, a more modern exterior, a redesigned midway and other new fan amenities, DIS president Joie Chitwood said in a statement released by the track.
“Our filing … is only the first step in a long process and there are still many unanswered questions that could impact or even derail this initiative,” Chitwood said. “Multiple internal and external factors will influence the economics and project feasibility, and construction design and costs must still be determined. All these must be addressed before the project can be taken to the ISC Board of Directors for the green flag of final approval.
“While there is a long road ahead, we are very excited about the future of Daytona International Speedway.”
Daytona has hosted two NASCAR Cup races, as well as other NASCAR events, since 1959.
International Speedway Corp., Daytona’s parent company, has filed a Planned Master Development application with the City of Daytona Beach and hired an architect to work on the project.
Daytona International Speedway hosted its first NASCAR event in 1959. (AP Photo)
The six- to eight-month process could include a complete overhaul of the frontstretch grandstands, new seats and suites, new entry points, a more modern exterior, a redesigned midway and other new fan amenities, DIS president Joie Chitwood said in a statement released by the track.
“Our filing … is only the first step in a long process and there are still many unanswered questions that could impact or even derail this initiative,” Chitwood said. “Multiple internal and external factors will influence the economics and project feasibility, and construction design and costs must still be determined. All these must be addressed before the project can be taken to the ISC Board of Directors for the green flag of final approval.
“While there is a long road ahead, we are very excited about the future of Daytona International Speedway.”
Daytona has hosted two NASCAR Cup races, as well as other NASCAR events, since 1959.